HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2014-028 - Approved Waiver of Bidding and Authorized the Purchase of Computer Network Consulting Services from Lan Infotech, LLC RESOLUTION NO. 2014-028
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE WAIVER OF BIDDING AND
AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PURCHASE COMPUTER
NETWORK CONSULTING SERVICES FROM LAN INFOTECH, LLC;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, during the course of the past three years the City has expanded its internal
computer network allowing public information and City worker productivity to increase while also
expanding external user access for City meetings, video, and on-line customer service access; and
WHEREAS,the Finance Department obtained quotes three years ago from three consulting
vendors to evaluate and select a firm to assist in the monitoring, operation and improvement of the
City's computer and data communications network; and
WHEREAS,the Finance Department selected the most responsive and lowest cost service
quotation for the consulting work with Lan Infotech, LLC; and
WHEREAS, the functional knowledge and experience of the City's various I.T. network
equipment hardware and software,coupled with their continuing positive performance and continuing
assistance in the City's internal systems network lead the Administration to recognize Lan Infotech
has acquired unique skills and abilities in supporting the City's I.T. services; and
WHEREAS, the City's annual use of the computer consulting work exceeds $25,000.00,
resulting in a need for Finance to seek City Commission approval to continue waive bidding and
continue the use of the existing computer consulting company due to its unique skills, abilities and
demonstrated experience during the past three (3)years;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Commission approves the purchase recommendation made by
the Finance Department and waives bidding of the computer consulting expenditure described above,
relying instead on quotes that were originally obtained, coupled with the experience and
demonstrated performance of Lan Infotech, LLC.
Section 2. The Commission approves the Administration's purchase of computer
consulting services from Lan Infotech, LLC at an existing rate not to exceed $100.00 per hour
stemming from the original three cost quotes obtained as follows:
Lan Infotech, LLC $100.00 per hour
PC Doctors $125.00 per hour
Connections 4 Business $125.00 per hour
Section 3. Funds for this service were planned and approved in an amount of$60,000.00
for the fiscal year in the Finance—I.T.Division under Professional Services,Account No.001-1704-
516-31-10.
Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on April 8, 2014.
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ATTEST:
LOUISE STILSON, CMC WALTER B. DUKE, III
CITY CLERK yp°` MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM CORRECTNESS:
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THONIAS J. AMSBRO
CITY ATTORNEY
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